Duties will include: performing skilled inspections of varied public works, development and related projects; reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, specifications and public works construction contracts; overseeing a variety of tests performed by contractors to verify compliance with City Standard Specifications and Details; scheduling and conducting preconstruction meetings that include contractors, project engineers, utility company representatives.

Enjoy working with children? Want to make a difference in your community? Consider becoming a School Crossing Guard at an elementary or middle school in the City of Thousand Oaks. The City’s School Crossing Guards play an important role in the life of children who walk or bicycle to school in helping them safely cross the street at key locations.

The Town of Los Gatos is establishing a pool of qualified Temporary / Seasonal Maintenance Assistant candidates for the Parks and Public Works Department. The pool of qualified candidates will be used for any future vacancies in the department. The assigned hours will vary and weekends/holidays may be required.

Public Works Inspector

Salary: 6164.00 - 7522.00 Monthly

Job Category: Public Works

Location: Northern California Inland

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

Duties will include: performing skilled inspections of varied public works, development and related projects; reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, specifications and public works construction contracts; overseeing a variety of tests performed by contractors to verify compliance with City Standard Specifications and Details; scheduling and conducting preconstruction meetings that include contractors, project engineers, utility company representatives. Responsibilities also include preparing estimations of the time, materials, and costs related to the construction of a wide variety of public works facilities and infrastructure. Must be certified, or be able to become certified, to use a nuclear gauge for performing relative compaction testing on a variety of materials. Resume and City application required.

School Crossing Guard (Hourly City Worker)

Salary: 14.75 Hourly

Job Category: Safety and Security

Location: Ventura County

Job Type: Part-Time

Close Date: Continuous

Enjoy working with children? Want to make a difference in your community? Consider becoming a School Crossing Guard at an elementary or middle school in the City of Thousand Oaks. The City’s School Crossing Guards play an important role in the life of children who walk or bicycle to school in helping them safely cross the street at key locations.

The City is establishing a list to fill several part-time positions. Some assignments may include working on a substitute basis at various school locations. The schedule involves working approximately 15 hours per week -- 2 to 4 hours each day including approximately one and a half (1 ½) hours in the morning and one and a half (1 ½) hours in the afternoon during the school year.

Primary responsibilities include:

● Monitor and assist with the street crossing of school-age children during slow and peak traffic times

● Watch traffic flow and wait for appropriate gap between vehicles to lead groups of school children promptly across a street

Parks Maintenance Worker I/II

Deadline to apply: Apply by Wednesday, February 28, 2018 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is recruiting for a Parks Maintenance Worker I/II for the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of tasks involving the maintenance, repair, improvement and cleaning of parks, park buildings, recreational facilities, and related areas.

This position performs the following essential job duties:

Mows and edges lawns, ball fields, and other turf using edgers and walk behinds and riding reel, rotary, and flail mowers.

Prunes, trims, shapes and manicures shrubs, hedges, and small trees.

Irrigates using manual and automatic irrigation devices.

Rakes, sweeps, and uses power blower or vacuum to clear leaves and debris.

Weeds beds, prepares soil, and plants trees, shrubs and plants.

Repairs vandalism to park facility plumbing, walls and paint.

Cleans park rest rooms, walkways, patios, and related areas.

Picks up litter and trash in parks, on and along street islands, and in other areas.

Maintains ball fields including dirt areas, striping, and turf.

Adjusts and performs routine maintenance of equipment.

Installs, adjusts, and repairs sprinkler systems and related plumbing including valves, heads, time clocks, and PVC, galvanized and copper pipes.

Ability to perform or learn to perform traffic control setups necessary to complete daily assignments.

Ability to operate or learn to operate a computer and work related software.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Parks Maintenance Worker I:

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Ability to read, speak, and write English.

Previous work experience involving groundskeeping, horticulture, and irrigation is preferred.

Parks Maintenance Worker II:

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Ability to read, speak, and write English.

Three (3) years of work experience involving groundskeeping..

Other Requirements:

Parks Maintenance Worker I must obtain a Class B License within one year of employment as a condition of employment.

Parks Maintenance Worker II must possess a valid California Class “B” driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Incumbents assigned to this job classification are subject to Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination. Note: Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and pre-employment physical. To file an application, go to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the oral board date.

City Engineer / Deputy Director of Public Works (Admin & Engineering)

Salary: 121008.00 - 148476.00 Annually

Job Category: Engineering

Location: San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: 03/16/2018

The Position

The City of San Bruno is looking for a City Engineer/ Deputy Director of Public Works to join our full service organization. The Public Works Department is comprised of the water, central garage, street & storm, wastewater, engineering and administration divisions. For those who are looking for a challenging work environment, the City of San Bruno offers an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects while helping to define a new vision for the City. Based on recently developed master plans, the City is embarking on an ambitious capital improvements plan to upgrade its infrastructure including water mains, wells, pump stations and water tanks, as well as sewer mains and pump stations. There is over $107 million dollar cost of scheduled improvements to the City’s water and wastewater systems within the next five years.

This position reports to the Director of Public Works and has direct interaction with executive staff and the City Council. The City Engineer/ Deputy Director of Public Works will oversee the engineering division and will provide direct supervision to one Principal Engineer, five Associate Civil Engineers, three Engineering Technician/Public Works Inspectors, one Management Analyst, and one Secretary.

· A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible management experience involving civil engineering with at least two (2) years in responsible management or supervisory level position

· Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in civil engineering

· Municipal experience highly desirable

Required Licenses

· Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who has the technical and management skills necessary to lead the engineering division of the Public Works Department. Technical experience in water, sewer, street, and large scale capital improvement projects is preferred, excellent written and oral communication skills, political sensitivity, and leadership abilities are also important as this position manages personnel, works with executive-level staff, and is responsible for the delivery and development of the capital improvement program for the City. Some of the capital improvement projects include replacement of water and wastewater pipelines, water tank, and wastewater pump station, street rehabilitation, traffic calming, parks, building and facilities. The candidate may also be assisting with managing the design of a new neighborhood park, recreation center and swimming pool projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicants should possess an exceptional combination of expertise in general public works administration, laws and regulations governing public works construction contracts, principles of supervision and management, legislative advocacy, and municipal finance and budgeting. In addition, the successful applicant must possess superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to prepare and clearly present detailed reports on complex issues.

This position plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the City’s engineering division, supervising professional and technical staff. The City Engineer/ Deputy Director of Public Works will be responsible for the development of the capital improvement program including budgeting, planning and implementation, contract management, and the land development review process. Requirements include occasional evening/ weekend work hours.

Excellent Benefits

· CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members

· Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost

· Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5% of salary

· Long term disability insurance provided at no cost

· Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan

· Home loan assistance program

· Credit union membership

· Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, March 16, 2018. After an initial screening of applications, those candidates that best meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.

Applications must be received by

5:00pm on Friday, March 16, 2018

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Street Maintenance Worker I/II (Apply by Wednesday, February 28, 2018 for first consideration)

Salary: 4285.00 - 5469.00 Monthly

Job Category: Public Works

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

* Prequalification Questionnaire Required

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

Level I - $4,285 - $5,209 per month

Level II - $4,499 - $5,469 per month

Plus excellent benefits

Deadline to apply: Apply by Wednesday, February 28, 2018 for first consideration

THE POSITION:
The City of San Rafael Public Works Department is recruiting for a full-time Street Maintenance Worker I/II. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of manual and semiskilled tasks involving the construction, repair, maintenance, and cleaning of streets, sidewalks, other concrete structures, storm drainage and related Public Works facilities. Operates light power driven, hand held, and “walk-behind” equipment. Job assignments are rotated annually between painting, signs, asphalt, potholes, sidewalk repair and storm pump maintenance.

Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry level to the classification series. This position performs the least skilled and most repetitive tasks, while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the full working level of the series. This position performs more skilled tasks, works with greater independence, and performs more light equipment operation.

Assists in maintenance, repair, or replacement of pumps, motors, valves, gates, and pipelines.

Prepares and installs traffic signs and related posts per specifications.

Places traffic barriers and warnings signs and directs traffic.

Performs street painting and striping per specifications, using a variety of materials and related equipment.

Assists in emergency repairs of Public Works facilities.

Completes daily time activity reports.

May be assigned to operate heavy motorized street sweeping equipment to clean residential and commercial streets of trash and other accumulations.

Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

Maintenance Worker I:

Basic use of hand and routine power tools.

Maintenance Worker II:

Techniques and materials use in the maintenance, repair, construction and improvement of asphalt and concrete surfaces and structures; operation and operator maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.

Safe working practices.

To be eligible for this position you must possess the ability to:

Maintenance Worker I:

Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Operate and maintain basic hand and power tools. Learn the skills necessary for Level II.

Maintenance Worker II:

Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.

Keep records of materials and equipment used, hours spent, location of work etc.

Read and understand basic diagrams.

Wear a dust mask when operating a leaf vacuum.

Perform sustained strenuous manual labor.

Wear a respirator in confined space work and for weed spraying.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Maintenance Worker I:

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Prior experience in the operation of power driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable, but not required

Maintenance Worker II:

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of public works facilities, equivalent to the Maintenance Worker I

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Maintenance Worker I:

Must have a valid California Driver’s License

Must obtain a Class B license prior to passing probation

Maintenance Worker II:

Must have a valid California Driver’s License

Effective July 1, 2010, employees hired or promoted into the II position are required to obtain a Class B license prior to passing probationary period, and participate in the DOT Program.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMAND/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination. To file an application go to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”.

Reasonable Accommodation:The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

Maintenance Assistant Temporary/Hourly

This agency is not using CalOpps to accept online applications for this recruitment. Please read the job announcement for details on how to apply.

The Town of Los Gatos is establishing a pool of qualified Temporary / Seasonal Maintenance Assistant candidates for the Parks and Public Works Department. The pool of qualified candidates will be used for any future vacancies in the department. The assigned hours will vary and weekends/holidays may be required.

The position performs hands-on physical labor in keeping park sites, structures, and restrooms clean, safe, and in operable condition. Primary responsibilities during the summer months include watering trees using a portable water wagon, trimming and clearing brush by using manual and power tools, and maintaining restrooms including emptying trash, replenishing bathroom supplies and cleaning floors and fixtures, leaf blowing and sweeping. Must have experience using hand & power tools, valid California State driver's license, and a clean driving record. Prior related work experience desirable.